Joe Fred “Wandering Minstrel” |

“Having Joe play at my studio grand-opening set this really awesome tone and energy for the event. He was able to mingle with the guests and adjust the songs he strummed for the different groupings of folks. He also played a few songs aimed at children which was really fun for the kids who were there with their parents.”
- Charmaine Swan, Director of Ashland Yoga Studio

WHAT IS “JOE FRED WANDERING MINSTREL?”

Are you looking to brighten up an occasion with some fancy finger picking and jolly melodic guitar play? Hire Joe Fred to come play at your event and FEEL the hearts in the room light up like Christmas trees. Happy Happy, Joy Joy…

With what began long ago as playing a tune at a good friend’s wedding, has now transformed into “Joe Fred Wandering Minstrel.” This service is quite broad in its application, significantly raising the “joy factor” for many different types of events, including:

Weddings Ceremonies ● Baptisms ● Funerals ● Life Celebrations ● Grand Openings ● Anniversaries ● Expos/Conferences ● Art Exhibits ● Workshops ● Grand Openings ● Spiritual Services

Wedding Ceremonies: Would you like to add some originality to your ceremony? Joe has an array of amazingly heart-centered songs that he has personally developed that will surely make your special day one to remember. For starters, here are some audio samples of some of the possibilities…

Save the Day audio sample: Save the Day

Zurksan audio sample: Zurksan

Hold Your Hand audio sample: Hold Your Hand

“We asked Joe, a dear friend of ours, if he could play something for us during our wedding ceremony. what he came up with was truly magical and absolutely perfect for the occasion. joe’s ability to play his recessional masterpiece while walking down the aisle was an unbelievable gift and an everlasting memory. we can’t wait to have him play at our son’s baptism.”
- Judith & David Kaiser

Baptisms: What better an occasion to incorporate joyful, angelic guitar play. Many of the songs on Joe’s debut CD were inspired by the upcoming birth of his own daughter. Elevate the occasion with the perfect soundtrack humming the background for all of your closest friends and family to enjoy. A favorite for this type of occasion is the song “Coming Right Up” developed specifically for the birthing process.

Little Girl audio sample: Little GIrl

Little Boy audio sample: Little Boy

Funerals: Why not allow music to evaporate the heavy sadness involved with the
passing of a loved one…transforming the grief in the air to one of grace. Yes, a funeral is
a time-honored part of the grieving process, but it can also be a joyful celebration of the
blessed memories that live on in the hearts of all those that will live on and remember.

“The One Love Flow” audio sample: The One Love Flow

Life Celebrations: The celebration of someone that has come and gone. Joe Fred has a
sentimental attachment to performing at this type of event. He was asked to create a song
for a dear friend of his that had passed on…to be played at her life celebration. It was this
request that inspired the birth of the song “The One Love Flow” (coming soon on album
#2). which inspired Joe’s first concert tour.

Anniversaries: Celebrating a milestone such as an anniversary is a perfect match for
inspirational music played with passion and heart. Rediscover the joy with Joe Fred
Wandering Minstrel walking about the crowd…fingers dancing across the strings.

Grand Opening, Yoga One Studio, Fox Point, WI

Grand Openings: What a blessing it is to include live “goodness music” on the docket for an event such as this. Celebrating the birth of someone’s heart’s desire in service to others deserves high quality melodies played with glorious gusto. This is exactly what you will get in making “Joe Fred Wandering Minstrel” part of your special “ground breaking day to remember.” Christen the foundation of the birth of your enterprise with music rooted in the energy of the heart center.

Instrumental Song “309″ audio sample: 309

Expos/Conferences: How easy it is these days to become overwhelmed with all of

the different energies present at a large multifaceted event. Bring grounded clarity
through the front door with “Joe Fred Wandering Minstrel.” Joe will “stroll the grounds”
delivering soothing melodies into the ears of your guests, allowing them to breathe deeply and stay present for whatever information you are looking to convey. Let Joe Fred’s fingers whisper tranquility into the room and feel the difference.

Art Exhibits: People purchase art because of the way it makes them feel. Establish a relaxed but potent buying atmosphere with the sweet sounds of live acoustic guitar play. A flowing form of art in itself, experience the splendor of Joe Fred’s fingers dancing across the strings, creating a harmonic space in which to unveil your works of mastery into the welcoming eyes of all attendees.

Workshops: Information that is new to the ears can be delivered more effectively, even gracefully with the addition of soothing joy music. Find the perfect interludes for decompressing the minds of your students. Watch the shoulders relax into the flow of deep breathing as Joe Fred masterfully delivers the crowd into a place of peace and calm. Or perhaps you would like to raise the metabolism after feeding the participants a large energetic morsel of knowledge? Experience mastery in motion as Joe Fred reads the crowd and intuitively delivers the goods.

Spiritual Services: Regardless of the near infinite variety of religions and ethical systems, all seem to be in agreement that love is a cornerstone to faith. Joe has developed some incredibly heart-felt, soulful songs that really add positive emotional energy to any message delivery. Here are a couple samples of songs to choose from: